Grizzly Bears

April 22, 2019 | Blog Post

Montana Judge Stops Mining at Yellowstone’s Doorstep

Thanks to Earthjustice litigation, a proposal for a giant gold mining project near Yellowstone National Park is now entirely off the table.

April 15, 2019 | Legal Document

Complaint for Declarative and Injunctive Relief re: Flathead National Forest 2018 Forest Plan

Complaint challenging the U.S. Forest Service’s 2018 Land Management Plan for the Flathead National Forest on the basis that it abandoned key habitat protections for threatened grizzly bears and bull trout without legally required environmental analysis and public disclosure.

April 15, 2019 | Press Release

Conservationists Ask Court to Reinstate Protections for Grizzly Bears and Bull Trout in Flathead National Forest

Latest plan for Flathead National Forest violates Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act

February 20, 2019 | Feature

Earthjustice Insider: Partnership Powers a Win for Grizzlies

Managing Attorney Tim Preso and Communications Strategist Maggie Caldwell discuss the power of partnership between the law and the voice of the people as demonstrated when protections were reinstated for grizzlies, putting an end to the planned trophy hunts of these iconic bears.

February 12, 2019 | In the News: Missoulian

Grizzly Rules Prompt Lawsuit Threat To Flathead Forest Plan

Josh Purtle, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office, Earthjustice: “The plan allows a huge amount of new road building to the detriment of grizzly bears and bull trout. It essentially says we’re going to change the requirements where you can build a road and how many miles you can build while maintaining the 2011 habitat conditions to protect grizzlies. But the plan doesn’t actually do that.”

January 18, 2019 | Feature

Bears in the Crosshairs

Inside Earthjustice’s case to decide the fate of Yellowstone’s iconic bears.

October 22, 2018 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Meet Abigail Dillen

New President Abigail Dillen discusses her vision for Earthjustice’s future as the organization battles the assault on environmental safeguards and pushes for a rapid shift to 100% clean energy.

October 10, 2018 | Letter